Caption: Team insights: time to reflect and accept we’re all on a lifetime apprenticeship The sad news last week on the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II has given us all cause to reflect. For myself, I confess, the end of this Royal era has made me do just that – and in a way that’s not… Read more
Want to know more about Solomons and what we do? Check out our new feature video Interested in working with us? Interested in joining us? Or want to know more about what exactly a Quantity Surveyor is and what they do? Then look no further than our brand new Solomons Europe… Read more
Solomons' unique apprenticeship programme shortlisted for prestigious CN Workforce Award Solomons Europe is in the running for the Apprenticeship Initiative of the Year gong at the 2022 CN Workforce Awards. The company is one of 8 businesses that have been shortlisted in the category,… Read more
Solomons team members pumped up for tough 8-week summer APC bootcamp When our team members started their journey towards RICS Chartership they knew they would be tested to their limits. So, we’re sending them on a summer bootcamp – an Assessment of Professional… Read more
in-Cumbria business magazine shines spotlight on Solomons' career conversion work Always up for a challenge, Solomons Europe has been thinking outside the box when it comes to tackling the skills shortage and numerous other pressures facing the construction industry. One strand of… Read more
Learning at Work Week 2022 – Stephen, Jake and George on the power of meaningful mentorship On joining Solomons at the start of 2021 Stephen Mills was thrown in at the deep end working on a high pressure and demanding project for a new client in Cumbria. Recently promoted to Senior Quantity… Read more
Learning at Work Week 2022: Developing a learning culture fit for the future Learning at Work Week gives us all an opportunity to step back, reflect and celebrate what we do. The pace of change experienced over the last couple of years has not only shown us what we’re all… Read more
Team Insights: Developing the next generation of high-performing Quantity Surveyors Solomons Europe, like many businesses, is operating within an industry facing a significant skills shortage. As an SME, we are acutely aware that if we and our profession are to thrive, we need to… Read more
Team insights: Driving performance through a passion for people Solomons Europe’s dedicated People and Performance team has and continues to be crucial to continued growth of the business and its talented, driven and passionate employees. In this blog to coincide… Read more
Two more Quantity Surveying apprentices join team Solomons Quantity Surveying practice Solomons Europe has ramped up its commitment to developing skills for the future by taking on a further two apprentices in its Cumbria team. Determined duo Rachel McSharry… Read more
Caption: Meet our apprentice: George Duxbury, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Cumbria (South Lakes) Serving in the University Officer Training Corps while studying a BSc (Hons) in Geography at Swansea University, George looked set for a career in the army before deciding to take a different path. … Read more
Caption: Meet our apprentice: Rachel McSharry, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Cumbria (West Lakes) Rachel had her sights set on becoming a teacher. But a lack of opportunities led her to seek out a completely new and different career in an industry where she could apply her skills and experience. … Read more